6gauge 2 cond. with ground for range?

I'm remodeling my mother in law's kicthen. She had an electric cooktop only that was supplied by a 6 gauge 2 conductor cable with a bare ground. She has ordered a standard range to go in place of the cooktop. Can I use this same cable to supply the range? Basically I would have two hot wires and hook the bare ground to the neutral terminal on the plug. I really can't pull a new wire due to finished ceilings in the basement. Any advice?

Thanks!

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6gauge 2 cond. with ground for range?

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Originally Posted by AndyH24

I'm remodeling my mother in law's kicthen. She had an electric cooktop only that was supplied by a 6 gauge 2 conductor cable with a bare ground. She has ordered a standard range to go in place of the cooktop. Can I use this same cable to supply the range? Basically I would have two hot wires and hook the bare ground to the neutral terminal on the plug. I really can't pull a new wire due to finished ceilings in the basement. Any advice?

6gauge 2 cond. with ground for range?

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyH24

I'm remodeling my mother in law's kicthen. She had an electric cooktop only that was supplied by a 6 gauge 2 conductor cable with a bare ground. She has ordered a standard range to go in place of the cooktop. Can I use this same cable to supply the range? Basically I would have two hot wires and hook the bare ground to the neutral terminal on the plug. I really can't pull a new wire due to finished ceilings in the basement. Any advice?

Thanks!

6-2 cable that is pretty broad defination of that cable so is this is a SE cable or NM cable I will post the photo and I will fill in the details what legit and what not.

This is a SE cable and it is legit on exsting installment but once you move your range to differnt location then it is no longer legit at all the code did change that to requried a full 4 conductor cable.

This photo I will show is NM verison and this is good for only straight 240 volt load on your range if they do not use the netural and by the way the bare conductor is not allowed for netural purpose that is a major no-no.

6gauge 2 cond. with ground for range?

6-2 cable that is pretty broad defination of that cable so is this is a SE cable or NM cable I will post the photo and I will fill in the details what legit and what not.

This is a SE cable and it is legit on exsting installment but once you move your range to differnt location then it is no longer legit at all the code did change that to requried a full 4 conductor cable.

This photo I will show is NM verison and this is good for only straight 240 volt load on your range if they do not use the netural and by the way the bare conductor is not allowed for netural purpose that is a major no-no.

So let us know which one you have there.

Merci,
Marc

The se cable still has a bare ground so putting a neutral load on it should still be not allowed. Is that correct?

6gauge 2 cond. with ground for range?

The se cable still has a bare ground so putting a neutral load on it should still be not allowed. Is that correct?

The SE cable is dual rated and the bare conductor is actually insulated by two layers so it is legit for netural useage.

It the same way with SE service riser for many homes use that from the breaker box to meter and from meter to service drop.

If you are not sure just wait either KBsparky or Speedypete or Jim will chime in and fill you in more details.

Readers I am sure you are aware with exsting installment of SE cables for stove and dryers that is very common methold until 1999 NEC code cycle change that and the Chicago Metro and some of NYC metro do not allow SE cable for range or dryer useage so that will affect it.

( second note The mobile Homes do not allow use the SE cable for range at all they have to be full 4 conductor it was allready in effect way before the NEC did change that )

6gauge 2 cond. with ground for range?

well it looks like nm cable but the ground is twisted not solid. The house was built it 1972 and this is the original wiring. The guy at lowes told me to hook the ground to the neutral ternimal. Is there anyway to do this without having to rewire? I can a better look at the cable tomorrow and take a pic if need be.

6gauge 2 cond. with ground for range?

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Originally Posted by AndyH24

The guy at lowes told me to hook the ground to the neutral ternimal.

Don't listen to him anymore. He should be fired. I worked in the electrical department at Lowes one summer in college. They specifically told us NOT to give electrical advice, even if we're qualified - and being qualified was not a requirement to work there!

6gauge 2 cond. with ground for range?

Frenchelectrician

Good for only straight 240 volt, what does this mean?

“This photo I will show is NM version and this is good for only straight 240 volt load on your range if they do not use the netural and by the way the bare conductor is not allowed for netural purpose that is a major no-no.”

Writer’s information is for discussion purpose only and should be confirmed by an independent source.